The major in General Science has been designed to accommodate students who wish to pursue a combination of courses in several sciences. Students take a year's work in at least three of the five sciences (biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, and psychology) and a year's work in mathematics. Additional study beyond the introductory level in one of these fields is also required.

General Science may serve those who plan to teach science in secondary school, but students are strongly encouraged to contact the College's education department to verify current licensure requirements. It may also lead to graduate work in such interdisciplinary fields as biophysics and psychobiology, or a career in environmental science, medicine, law, or engineering. The chair of the department in which the student expects to take at least four courses will designate a departmental faculty member to serve as the student's adviser.

Effective Fall 2002: Part C of the major requirements has been changed to read: "Sixteen additional credits from courses numbered 200 or above in the departments of the Division of Science, (BCM 262 may be used to count for four of the sixteen credits), subject to the following specialized requirements:" See the requirements for additional information.